What is the Spanish word for "tighter"?

Learn how to say "tighter" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

tighter

Spanish

más ajustado

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Alternative translations of "tighter"

más apretado
más ceñido

Examples of how to use "tighter" in Spanish

English
My pants are getting tighter.
Spanish
Mis pantalones se están ajustando más.
English
Please tie the rope tighter around the box.
Spanish
Por favor, ata la cuerda más fuerte alrededor de la caja.
English
The lid fits tighter after I press down.
Spanish
La tapa encaja más ajustada después de presionar hacia abajo.
English
She held his hand tighter during the storm.
Spanish
Ella apretó su mano más fuerte durante la tormenta.
English
The teacher smiled as the rules grew tighter.
Spanish
El profesor sonrió mientras las reglas se volvían más estrictas.

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